Steve Brown is the spokesman for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss Illinois' 11th month without a budget and answered questions pertaining to the polarization between Speaker Madigan and Governor Bruce Rauner.
Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the recent outcry against panhandling in the town and recent changes to the town's ordinances regarding liquor establishments and adult entertainment.
Lance Trover, a political strategist at Tusk Strategies, joins The Morning Newswatch.
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State Sen. Dale Fowler (R)[/caption]
State Senator Dale Fowler (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.
